Executive Officer, Care

4 weeks ago


Barton, Australia Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Full time

Location: Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date: 24-May-2023

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($113,627 - $129,502)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of three years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

The Care and Support Economy Taskforce in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is leading the development of the National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy in partnership with Australian Government departments and agencies and working with states and territories.

The Care and Support Economy Taskforce is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and organised individual to work as Executive Officer to the First Assistant Secretary.

In this position you will be supporting the First Assistant Secretary and work closely with other support staff that may include other Senior Executive Staff and Executive Assistants across the Taskforce.

The Executive Officer plays a vital role in providing high quality strategic policy advice and supporting the First Assistant Secretary. A key feature of this role is to build strong collaborative working relationships across the taskforce, department, other Executive and stakeholders.

The Executive Officer will have primary responsibility for:

- working closely with other support staff to provide support to the First Assistant Secretary, including sharing information, anticipating and managing changing circumstances, and being a point of escalation;
- responding to and triaging urgent, complex or sensitive requests;
- coordinating and preparing correspondence and papers, including undertaking quality assurance, and providing feedback to line areas;
- providing advice to other Senior Executive within the Taskforce and Department, using professional judgement and considering sensitivities;
- working closely with other executive support staff to share information, delegate tasks and escalate issues;
- supporting the workflow through the First Assistant Secretary’s office and following up to ensure priorities and deadlines are met;
- maintaining timely and accurate records, including meeting minutes, file notes and action items as required;
- monitoring compliance activities and timeframes, and;
- liaising with internal and external stakeholders including taking representational roles at meetings where required.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an important strategic policy agenda following the Jobs and Skills Summit.

Positions are available from 1 July 2023. A merit pool may also be established to fill future vacancies over the next 18 months. Acting opportunities will be considered.

We are seeking an individual with the following skills and capabilities:

- Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to manage networks and relationships, and liaise with staff at all levels.
- Highly developed analytical skills - understanding of the strategic policy drivers across the Commonwealth.
- Integrity, resilience, loyalty and self-awareness.
- Exceptional initiative, judgement and discretion in all matters including decision making.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Highly developed written and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines - a sense of urgency and closure, coupled with attention to detail and accuracy in every task.
- Ability to manage and influence upwards.

Competitive applicants for this role will possess a high level of judgement, discretion, and analytical skills, as well as excellent time management and organisational skills to manage workflows and respond to competing deadlines with a level-headed approach. Experience in, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, the functions of the Division and Department will be highly regarded.

**Affirmative Measure Position**

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 27 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

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